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Create Community Studios Joins us to step by step paint a winter forest scene.

Winter Scene Paint Along with C.R.E.A.T.E. Studios

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

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Join CREATE Community Studios at the library for a fun and creative evening of painting! Follow along with the instructor to create your own unique version of the winter "Forest Scene" painting.

Photo of author David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Silent Book Club

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace

Photo of author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

Read It & Eat!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

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Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for February is Naturally vegan : delicious recipes from around the

Photo of author Vanessa Riley smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Fire Sword and Sea'

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday February 10th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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Feminist philosopher Dr.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Sky Friends Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Littles Lounge & Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, Instruction Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne	This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Connect!: Take Action 11:00am–1:00pm Seniors Other This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Saturday Sky Friends Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Our Sky Friends are stopping by the Library on Saturday! Join Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read together for this fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy!
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Jar Soup Drop-In 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition Event Details: Like cup of noodles and want to make your own? Now you can! Create your own custom mason jar soup that you can pack in your lunch, save for later, or give as a gift!
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2 pm	Drop In Adult Chess 2:00pm–3:00pm Trivia / Games Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! Boards are provided by the library. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Concert: Yeah Winds Clarinet & Flute Duet 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Concert, Performance This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Concert, Performance Event Details: Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
3 pm					This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Bowie 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!	This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training 6:00pm–7:15pm High School: Gr. 9-12 Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12 Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Started with your Family History 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Local History / Genealogy Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America". With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Meeting Board Meeting The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

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